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AntiPlannedObsolesce, 05 Mar 2026There's few 1-inch sensor equipped compact cameras with at least 15x optical zoom so your... moreIf you refer to Panasonic TZ200 / LEICA C-LUX model, coincidentally I tested it yesterday against my Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and phone wiped the floor with it beyond embarrassment. Simply put, lens construction and tradeoffs have much bigger impact than sensor itself (for daylight at least).
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jerem06, 03 Mar 2026Compact cameras with a large zoom lens have poor image quality: they use older 1/2.3" sen... moreThere's few 1-inch sensor equipped compact cameras with at least 15x optical zoom so your argument is kind of invalid
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jerem06, 02 Mar 2026The Oppo Find X9 Ultra features a larger 1/1.28" 3x telephoto lens and a 1/2.76" 10x... moreX300U's main cam sensor has 35mm native focal length, so not the same. It's perfectly suited to be paired with ultra large 1/1.28 uw sensor at 14mm
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Minu, 05 Mar 2026I'm pretty sure that most who glaze on those expensive flagships, may not be professional... moreI'm also not a professional photographer. 🤷♂️ One of the nice things about photography is that you can be a hobbyist and own a bit older professional level equipment you don't need a lot of money for, yet still does amazing things and will do it for many years to come since these things are made to last. I've only started doing this as a hobby a few years ago buying a new D850 kit (and I wouldn't recommend doing that, way too pricey for starting out), but everything else I have I bought used. 5 of 6 lenses that I have are around and over 30 years old, flashes 15-20 or so, all in mint condition; if they didn't have a different design from the new stuff, you would think they've just been unboxed a couple of days ago. 😎
But you're probably right, a real camera is probably mostly overkill for posting a simple pic on social media anyway. I don't actually have any social media for a while now, just taking lots of photos to create memories or nice photos for myself, family, friends...
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User935, 02 Mar 2026Nah, they won't. Software trickery can only do so much (IMO all this current AI sharpenin... moreI'm pretty sure that most who glaze on those expensive flagships, may not be professional photographers that rely on an income stream related to photography.
But at the same time, these are overqualified for the odd social media post with their consistent oversharpening and compression from the websites/apps themselves, so there's that.
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Xperia1V, 02 Mar 2026Yes. Yes it is. A compact camera would still fit in a pocket. This phone with the silly teleco... moreCompact cameras with a large zoom lens have poor image quality: they use older 1/2.3" sensors and slow-light lenses.
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If there is one single person buying this over a budget Canon or Sony camera, I will scream. This is peak stupidity.
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AntiPlannedObsolesce, 02 Mar 2026At this point isn't it better to just get a compact camera?Yes. Yes it is. A compact camera would still fit in a pocket. This phone with the silly teleconverter won't fit in a pocket anymore!
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Anonymous, 02 Mar 2026if you compare it with an older dslr from 10y ago at similar price range who lacks software o... moreMy 2007 bridge camera will take better pictures than this phone. The so called software optimisations done on the phone do more worse than good. Its embarrassing.
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Anton the. Papi, 02 Mar 2026Yes, but it hasn't been released yet and it's unknown if it will be global.This has been confirmed by Oppo
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jerem06, 02 Mar 2026Who needs a 1600mm lens on a smartphone with a teleconverter? Smartphone users want simplicity... moreYes, but it hasn't been released yet and it's unknown if it will be global.
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Conan Ng, 02 Mar 2026Similar difference between Vivo X300 Pro / Vivo X200 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Pro. Oppo Find X&#... moreWho needs a 1600mm lens on a smartphone with a teleconverter? Smartphone users want simplicity, and achieving a good quality 460mm lens without a teleconverter is a technological feat (thanks to the Oppo Find X9 Ultra).
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User935, 02 Mar 2026Are these teleconverter toys really going to become a new fad now? Fascinating...Phone silencers ;-)
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LV426, 02 Mar 2026Vivos problem is 35mm main. If Oppo got 23mm it will be better coz u have 28, 35mm just losele... moreNope, Vivo's strength is 35mm. Much nicer framing of people. There is no 35mm lossless in-sensor zoom for 23/24mm main cameras. And using 2x in sensor zoom means you are only using a quarter of the original sensor area with the same physical properties as the 23mm optics. Native 35mm will give you a lot nicer bokeh for example. For me, 35mm is the main reason to consider this phone
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Anonymous, 02 Mar 2026if you compare it with an older dslr from 10y ago at similar price range who lacks software o... moreNah, they won't. Software trickery can only do so much (IMO all this current AI sharpening and noise reduction harms more than it does good), with a real camera you don't need much of that trickery.
Any 2010-2015 DSLR with any '80-'90s lens would always do a better picture than a current phone and open worlds you don't know exist when shooting with a phone (as I said in a previous post, real bokeh, flash, you name it).
Again, not trying to be negative, just saying you could add a lot to your knowledge and skills set, "explore the art of photography", with a mere 250 € used camera set. 500 if you wanna go pro and full frame with e.g a 2012 D800. Even just 100 € can get you started with a D3200 and a lens or two.
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notafanboy, 02 Mar 2026Stop being such a killjoy man. Let people enjoy things.Quite the contrary, my intention was to provide an alternative that in my experience provides much more fun and enjoyment without costing more or being significantly more inconvenient.
And I've seen a lot of people thinking that a better camera costs thousands and you need a doctorate in physics to use it so never even consider it.
But suit yourselves! 🍻
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Conan Ng, 02 Mar 2026I used Sony a7r4 before and understand essential differences gaps between. Being reason why mi... moreYeah, but I'm not talking about a new camera and a 3000 € supertele.
I'm talking about a ~250 € (with lens(es), batteries, cards, a bag...) Nikon D300 with whatever 300 mm zoom (450 mm equivalent, since that's kinda the topic here). Or D3500 as beginner-friendlier more modern alternative, and even a D5600 (Wi-Fi might be useful 🤷♂️) would fit in the 400 € these teleconverter kits cost. And open a world of possibilities not doable with a phone, from bokeh for portraiture to flash photography and a million other things.
Or the compact superzoom Coolpix P900 or newer variants if you're into reaching 2000 mm equiv. optically 🤷♂️ Even that at least has a viewfinder which is certainly a huge deal when shooting at long focal lengths.
Since these teleconverters weigh 400 g and I assume you carry it in some sort of a bag, might as well be a bag for a small APS-C DSLR and a few hundred grams more.
That's why I think "budget efficiency plus lightweight totally worth the trade-offs" isn't true, but to each their own. 🤷♂️ If you're satisfied with it, enjoy! Hope you capture a lot of nice ones! 🍻
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Vivos problem is 35mm main. If Oppo got 23mm it will be better coz u have 28, 35mm just loseless in senzor zoom.
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At this point isn't it better to just get a compact camera?
